Open concept interior, with brick wall accent
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Lakefront Kitchen Remodel - Range with Hood

Cynthia B. Wilson Interior Design

Victoria McHugh Photography Lakeside Custom Cabinetry,LLC Chris Hummel Construction Vogler Metalwork & Design A huge amount of functional storage space was designed into an otherwise small kitchen through the use of purpose built, custom cabinetry. The homeowner knew exactly how she wanted to organize her kitchen tools. A knife drawer was specially made to fit her collection of knives. The open shelving on the range side serves as easy access to her cookware as well as a garbage pullout. We were able to relocate and center the range and copper range hood made by Vogler Metalworks by removing a center island and replacing it with a honed black granite countertop peninsula. The subway tile backsplash on the sink wall is taken up to the soffit with the exception of dark bull nose used to frame the wall sconce made by Vaughn. The kitchen also serves as an informal entryway from the lake and exterior brick patio so the homeowners were desperate to have a way to keep shoes from being scattered on the floor. We took an awkward corner and fitted it with custom built cabinetry that housed not only the family's shoes but kitty litter, dog leashes, car keys, sun hats, and lotions.

FLIC

GokoStudio

Fotografía: Valentín Hincû
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Coastal Contemporary Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Katie Jameson
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Corner Details

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

A pop-up outlet is concealed in the back corner of the counter in order to plug in counter appliances. On the walls, the original brick was retained and restored for this historic home (circa 1794) located on Charleston's Peninsula, South of Broad. Custom cabinetry in a bold finish features fixture finishes in a mix of metals including brass, stainless steel, copper and gold. Photo by Kim Graham Photography

Topiary - Dinning room. Dresser details.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Design ideas for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Apolo Bay Home

Swanbuild

Photo of a small country galley kitchen pantry in Geelong with a double-bowl sink, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and brown floor.

Langley Historical Farmhouse - Kitchen

PlaidFox Studio

This is an example of a country galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Memorial Residence Kitchen Remodel

Division 9 Inc.

The extensive remodeling done on this project brought as a result a classy and welcoming perfectly layout kitchen. The combination of colors and textures along with the long rectangular kitchen island perfectly positioned in the center, creates an inviting atmosphere and the sensation of a much bigger space. During the renovation process, the D9 team focused their efforts on removing the existing kitchen island and replacing the existing kitchen island cabinets with new kraft made cabinets producing a visual contrast to the rest of the kitchen. The beautiful Quartz color river rock countertops used for this projects were fabricated and installed bringing a much relevant accent to the cabinets and matching the backsplash style. The old sink was replaced for a new farmhouse sink, giving the homeowners more space and adding a very particular touch to the rest of the kitchen.

TV Framed by Cabinets

Oliver Green Kitchens Ltd

A TV has been cleverly framed by a wall-mounted unit and a free standing storage unit. The custom units provide extra storage and character to an otherwise empty wall surrounding the TV.

Deer Ridge

Cucina Bella Ltd. - Rebecca Gagne CKD

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Edmonton with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Our Work

Edward A. Anderson Company

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Gallery

J3 Kitchen & Bath Designs

Inspiration for a large country kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

San Salvador Project

KSDesigns LLC

This Spanish influenced Modern Farmhouse style Kitchen incorporates a variety of textures and finishes to create a calming and functional space to entertain a houseful of guests. The extra large island is in an historic Sherwin Williams green with banquette seating at the end. It provides ample storage and countertop space to prep food and hang around with family. The surrounding wall cabinets are a shade of white that gives contrast to the walls while maintaining a bright and airy feel to the space. Matte black hardware is used on all of the cabinetry to give a cohesive feel. The countertop is a Cambria quartz with grey veining that adds visual interest and warmth to the kitchen that plays well with the white washed brick backsplash. The brick backsplash gives an authentic feel to the room and is the perfect compliment to the deco tile behind the range. The pendant lighting over the island and wall sconce over the kitchen sink add a personal touch and finish while the use of glass globes keeps them from interfering with the open feel of the space and allows the chandelier over the dining table to be the focal lighting fixture.

Whitcomb Place

McNeill Baker Design Associates

The Wolf Range features two burners and a french top that is continually warm. The custom made hood and liner is elegant and mirrors the chimney of the Family Room fireplace.

Lakeside Cottage #2

Cannarsa Structure and Design

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, timber, brick splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Lala

Anthony W Design

Rustic Schoolhouse Ranch

Vance Vetter Homes

SJB
Inspiration for an eclectic eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Kitchen, bar, pantry all lined up.

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

This pantry area is connected to the kitchen space and features an ice maker and beverage cooler. Original brick was retained and restored in this historic home circa 1794 located on Charleston's Peninsula South of Broad. Custom cabinetry in a bold finish features fixture finishes in a mix of metals including brass, stainless steel, copper and gold.

Custom Design Home Trailwood

BRAD BAGGETT HOMES, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Brick Splashback Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!